Nintendo Switch is due to release on March 3rd but in a number of pre-reviews companies have pinpointed a very specific, very frustrating glitch which needs to be fixed immediately if Nintendo wants to avoid a Tsunami of complaints.

There are several worrying reports of Joy-Con connectivity issues, but more specifically with the LEFT Joy-Con controller.

This was first highlighted in a Polygon preview which that, when playing certain games, the left Joy-Con became unresponsive, particularly with the left analogue stick.

"I’ve had repeated problems with the left Joy-Con controller partially or even completely losing sync from the Switch console while docked and connected to my television. This is a pain in the ass at best, but has also resulted in several deaths playing Breath of the Wild."

Former Official Nintendo Magazine Editor Chris Scullion has also noticed issues, writing on Facebook: I had the problem when I put the dock behind my TV, was nearly unplayable. Moved it in front of my TV and it was fine."

It seems as though the left Joy-Con controller is unable to connect to the console when the signal becomes obscured.

GameXplain has provided a very good explainer video (above) which illustrates exactly what is happening with the Joy-Con controller.

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In personal testing, we've noticed some issues when the dock was obscured while playing Zelda Breath of the Wild, but only with the left Joy-Con.

Based on our own experiences and those of several pre-reviews around the internet, it only seems to be affecting the left Joy-Con, with zero issues reported for the right Joy-Con.

Nintendo current have plans to release a day-one system software patch which is aimed to introduce many of the Switch’s online functions, including the eShop and News bulletins.

Whether this same update will also address the Joy-Con issue is unknown.

Several gaming sites have requested a comment from Nintendo, but so far, it would appear that no one has received any update.

Supposedly Nintendo is aware of the problem with the left Joy-Con and the company are working hard on an update that will fix the issue before launch.

The news comes via Nintendo Insider, @Stealth, who tweeted the following last night:

"Breaking news: I heard from one of my contacts at Nintendo of America. The syncing issue will be resolved before launch."

While not game breaking (from our experiences so far), fans could be very upset if their new £270 Nintendo console is malfunctioning on day 1.

Numerous reviews have remarked that using a Nintendo Switch Pro controller has for the time being fixed the problems.

But despite this, customers won't want to have to spend an added £60 on top to overcome an issue that shouldn't exist so close to launch.

Stay tuned to Daily Star Gaming should Nintendo provide an update in the run up to release on March 3.

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Nintendo Switch Reviewers have noticed problems with the left Joy-Con controller

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